What to know about restrictions on state use of money for child care and other social services

The Trump administration has frozen funds for programs including child care subsidies and cash assistance and job training for poor families with children. The administration says it's rooting out fraud, but some state leaders say the motivation is political, with five Democratic-led states a special focus of attention. Money is on hold for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York until the states produce data, including personal information on recipients in some cases. Those states have sued to challenge the demands. All states must provide more information on their use of money that subsidizes child care for poor families.